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United States Patent | 5,637,173 |
Martin ,   et al. | June 10, 1997 |
A retroreflective structure is described in which an array of free-standing retroreflective prisms is formed on a suitable substrate for application of the structure to pre-existing structure formed of compatible fabrics, such as tarpaulins.
Inventors: | Martin; David C. (Berlin, CT); Phillips; Edward D. (Oakville, CT) |
Assignee: | Reflexite Corporation (Avon, CT) |
Appl. No.: | 088252 |
Filed: | July 7, 1993 |
Current U.S. Class: | 156/235; 156/230; 156/237; 156/247; 156/249; 156/250; 156/271; 156/289; 156/297; 264/1.9; 359/529 |
Intern'l Class: | B29D 011/00; B32B 031/12; B32B 031/18; G02B 005/122; 250; 271 |
Field of Search: | 156/247,60,150-151,71,230-235,237-241,248-249,276,278,280,289,297-298,324,236 359/530-534,536-541,529 264/1.9 |
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